Passenger held at Bengaluru Airport with hydroponic ganja worth Rs 1.4 cr
Bengaluru (PTI): A passenger was held with hydroponic ganja worth Rs 1.4 crore at the Kempegowda International Airport here on his arrival from Malaysia on Thursday, officials said.
The accused, whose identity has not been disclosed by the customs officials, was arrested under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, they said.
"Bengaluru Customs intercepted a passenger arriving from Malaysia and seized 4 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 1.4 crore," Custom officials said in a post on 'X'.
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Himachal: 3 tourists dead, 10 injured as tempo falls into gorge in Kullu
Manali (HP) (PTI): Three tourists died while 10 others suffered serious injuries when their tourist tempo traveller skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district on Saturday night, police said.
According to the District Disaster Management Authority, about 20 people were on board, and the vehicle was returning from Jalori Pass.
Preliminary reports suggest that the tourist vehicle skidded off the road due to slippery conditions created by incessant rains while descending toward Bhuntar on the 15 km stretch.
As many as 10 tourists have been rescued, and the condition of one of them is critical. Three tourists died on the spot.
Police, fire service personnel, and local administration are jointly conducting rescue operations.
The tourists were staying in a hotel in Jhibi, about 10 km away from Banjar town, where the accident occurred.
The injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals, officials said.
Further details are awaited.
